DALLAS, TX – Excuse me while I book a flight to Seattle, folks.

I've got the "Emerald City" on my mind because the Kimpton Palladian Hotel just launched an exclusive pickleball package for guests. 

Consider me intrigued. 

“We are delighted to offer this extraordinary promotion that combines luxury, history, and a sport in a way that only Washington state can provide,” said Dale Johnson, General Manager of the Kimpton Palladian Hotel.

For three select weekends only (Aug. 23-25, Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 18-20), the promotion boasts offerings that highlight the Pacific Northwest, which happens to be the birthplace of pickleball. This package affords guests a two-night stay, breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, and two complimentary cocktails.

Guests will enjoy a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island, which is where pickleball was founded. Then, there's a guided tour of the island's pickleball history and 90 minutes of gameplay with locals at the Founders Courts.

Guests will also receive a custom set of Palladian Hotel paddles and visors, and a tote bag.

It’s unbelievably exciting to see the creative ways companies are including America's fastest-growing sport into their products and offerings. 

This kind of experience not only helps grow the sport, but it educates and connects enthusiasts as well, and brings people together in the process.

There are so many wonderful pickleball vacation companies like Pickleball Getaways and EmpowHer, and the Kimpton Palladian Hotel is adding their name to the list and adds something unique – a historic element. 

Priced starting at $1,198, this journey is worth every penny.

And I'm already saving up.

For more information and to book the Pickleball package, visit the Kimpton Palladian Hotel website under "Packages & Promotions" or contact Dale Johnson at Dale.johnson@palladianhotel.com.